
18th CISBAT International Conference on the Built Environment in Transition: call for papers
The CISBAT 2025 conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, invites abstracts on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and circularity by 31 October 2024, for a hybrid event focusing on the transition to carbon neutrality in the built environment.

Sustainability wins the Olympics in Paris
France's summer Olympics face challenges from the climate crisis, but Paris 2024 aims to set a sustainability benchmark with eco-friendly construction and reduced emissions.

From woods to façades
Sustainable wood solutions and the journey towards prefabricated building renovation.


Is rammed earth sustainable?
Rammed earth is a sustainable construction method often undermined by cement stabilisation, highlighting the need for industry standards and broader acceptance.

INFINITE projects: building renovation getting faster
Good results from the demo case of their project in Slovenia.

Training in building sustainability: innovative envelope and facade at Politecnico di Milano
The new Politecnico di Milano's track in the Building Engineering for Sustainability programme focuses on innovative building envelopes for energy efficiency and sustainability, aligning with global climate goals.

Why the way we build must change
The construction and operation of buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, requiring urgent adoption of efficiency measures, renewable energy, and sustainable materials to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Environmentally friendly schools in Albania with EU4Schools and EU4Municipalities projects
Solar panels installed at 'Charles Telford Erickson' high school in Kavaja, funded by EU-UNDP initiatives, significantly reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions, exemplifying sustainable development efforts in Albania.

Sustainable buildings? Let's learn from termites!
Termite mounds inspire architects to design sustainable, energy-efficient buildings with natural ventilation, local materials, and resilient structures, improving urban living.